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Winter safety is a paramount concern, especially for seniors, but the solution often used – rock salt – comes with its own set of problems. The respiratory and skin consequences associated with rock salt and other chloride-based ice melts are particularly alarming for the elderly population. This article highlights these issues and presents a safer alternative in the form of ice melt non corrosive products like Safe Paws Ice Melter. Respiratory Risks Of Rock Salt And Chloride-Based Ice Melts When rock salt and similar chloride-based products like calcium chloride, potassium chloride, and magnesium chloride are used, they can create airborne particles. For seniors, inhaling these particles can lead to respiratory issues, which are particularly dangerous given the higher susceptibility of the elderly to respiratory ailments. This concern is amplified in urban areas where the concentration of these particles can be significantly higher. Skin Irritation And Health Concerns The skin irritat...

Winter safety is a paramount concern, especially for seniors, but the solution often used – rock salt – comes with its own set of problems. The respiratory and skin consequences associated with rock salt and other chloride-based ice melts are particularly alarming for the elderly population. This article highlights these issues and presents a safer alternative in the form of ice melt non corrosive products like Safe Paws Ice Melter. Respiratory Risks Of Rock Salt And Chloride-Based Ice Melts When rock salt and similar chloride-based products like calcium chloride, potassium chloride, and magnesium chloride are used, they can create airborne particles. For seniors, inhaling these particles can lead to respiratory issues, which are particularly dangerous given the higher susceptibility of the elderly to respiratory ailments. This concern is amplified in urban areas where the concentration of these particles can be significantly higher. Skin Irritation And Health Concerns The skin irritat...

The winter season for 2021 is about to come, and most of us have already started preparing for it. Be it the festivals, holidays, or the snow; the wait is almost over.  Now, if you’re one of those who have the responsibility for taking care of the snow deposited around your house and driveway, you must have started looking for a safe pet ice melter. But here’s something you should know, we don’t need an ice melt that is safe for just the pets or children; we need the one that is safe for your asphalt driveway as well. You might be using rock salt for your driveway, thinking that it won’t harm it in any way, but the fact is, it does.  Pet Friendly Ice Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now How Does Rock Salt Harm the Asphalt Driveway? Rock salt, also known as sodium chloride, can damage unsealed asphalt. This is because rock salt accelerated t...

The old Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that Snowfall in Cleveland will be below-normal in most areas, with the snowiest periods in early and mid-December, mid-to-late February, and early to mid-March. April and May will have near-normal temperatures, on average, with precipitation a bit above normal in the east and below normal in the west. The 2020 Annual Winter Outlook released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts cooler than average temperatures across the Northwest and Northern Plains and a milder winter for the southern and eastern portions of the country, including the upper Ohio Valley.  So, this is the right time to think about coping up with the upcoming winter problems and keeping ourselves safe.  In this article, we will discuss some of the common problems we face in winters in Cleveland and how to deal with them. Safe, Non Toxic Ice Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed envi...

The brutal winter storms that wreaked havoc across the United States were neither expected nor welcome. The salt trucks worked overtime in both metropolitan and rural areas, which seemed to be a good thing. These trucks poured a great deal of salt on the roads helping to melt away all that troubling ice and snow. The problem is rock salt not only eliminates snow and ice, but it can also cause damage to the roads. Co sts to the home The local municipalities might be able to cover the costs and handle all the work required to repair the roads. The problem for so many individuals is the rock salt can end up on their sidewalks, driveways, and other personal property. Damage inflicted upon the property could end up being extremely costly for homeowners. Cracking Concrete Rock salt can cause cracking in your concrete sidewalks and driveways. For those who clear their own driveways, we advise avoiding the use of rock salt to melt the snow and ice. What you need is the safe alternative to t...